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Article 2044 of the French Civil Code

A settlement is a contract by which the parties, by mutual concessions, terminate a dispute that has arisen, or prevent a dispute from arising.

This contract must be drawn up in writing.

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Article 2044

La transaction est un contrat par lequel les parties, par des concessions réciproques, terminent une contestation née, ou préviennent une contestation à naître.

Ce contrat doit être rédigé par écrit.

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